World Triathlon

Distances: Swim: 1,5km Bike: 40 km; Run: 10 km

Start Mechanism: Pontoon Start

Swim course:
Water temperature: 17 Number of laps: 2
Calm water, land lap, artificial lake.

Elites slice through the water on a 2 lap course in the artificial lake of ‘de Domelaar’.

Bike Course:
Number of laps: 5
Accelerate along a well-marked 40 km bike route along highway and residential roads. The course will take you to the centre of Holten, followed by 5 laps on a hilly course through a national park and the centre of Holten. Completely free of traffic. Initial distance 9k, 5 laps of 6,2k

Run Course:
Number of laps: 4
This 2,5 km circuit is a combination of asphalt-paving and brick-paved road. Elites run 4 laps through the centre of Holten. The course loops through crowds four times, keeping you pumped for the big finish. Completely free of traffic.

International Triathlon Holten 2011

Holten and the triathlon sport are inextricably connected to each other. Already the 27th edition of the Triathlon Holen will take place in the summer of 2011.

In 2009 the Holten Triathlon organization hosted the European Championships and in 2010 the first World Cup on Dutch ground took place in Holten.

A combination of fanatical and enthusiastic top athletes, recreational athletes and numerous spectators will provide a unique atmosphere: this makes this event so special. The preparations for 2011 are already in full swing. It promises to be a grandiose sports festival with international participants and hundreds of recreational athletes.

Prize money distribution. Elite men and women:
1st. 3,125EUR
2nd. 2,500 EUR
3rd. 1,875 EUR
4th. 1,250 EUR
5th. 1,000 EUR
6th. 875 EUR
7th. 750 EUR
8th. 500 EUR
9th. 375 EUR
10th. 250 EUR